GFAIW (Guardforce AI Co) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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What is Guardforce AI Co Moat Score?

Guardforce AI Co GFAIW 35 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates GFAIW with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,091 Business Services companies, Guardforce AI Co ranks better than 88.54% on this metric.

Guardforce AI Co has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Guardforce AI Co has No Moat: Guardforce AI has limited market leadership and lacks significant customer switching costs or proprietary technology. Its competitive advantages are weak and transient.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Guardforce AI Co might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Guardforce AI Co  (NAS:GFAIW) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Guardforce AI Co Moat Score Related Terms

GFAIW vs VRME, BKYI, IVDA: Moat Score Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Guardforce AI Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Guardforce AI Co Moat Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Guardforce AI Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guardforce AI Co's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Guardforce AI Co (GFAIW) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Guardforce AI Co ranks #125 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Guardforce AI Co's Moat Score too high?
Guardforce AI Co's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Guardforce AI Co ranks #125 out of 1091 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Guardforce AI Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardforce AI Co's Moat Score compare to VRME and BKYI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Guardforce AI Co ranks #125 out of 1091 companies for Moat Score. This places Guardforce AI Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Business Services company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Guardforce AI Co's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardforce AI Co stock overvalued right now?
Guardforce AI Co (GFAIW) has a current Moat Score of 3. The current Moat Score is 3. Guardforce AI Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Guardforce AI Co (GFAIW), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Guardforce AI Co Business Description

Other Exchanges GFAI:USA
Address 10 Anson Road, No. 28-01, International Plaza, Singapore, SGP, 079903
Guardforce AI Co Ltd is an integrated solution provider, specializing in security solutions, and also focuses on implementing AI and robotics solutions to improve business operational efficiency and sales and marketing processes, especially for the retail and travel industry in the Asia Pacific region. The company's operating business segments include Secured Logistics, AI & Robotics Solution Business, and Corporate and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Secured Logistics segment, which includes services like cash-in-transit, dedicated vehicles to banks, ATM management, cash center operations, cash processing, coin processing, cheque center, and cash deposit machine solutions. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Thailand.
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